The Church of St Breaca, also known as St Breage, is a 15th-century church located in the small Cornish village of Breage in the UK. It was named after an Irish nun who arrived in Cornwall in the 5th century. This historic church captures attention with its stunning architecture and design. Many of its features, such as the woodwork, stonework, kneeler cushions, and stained glass windows, offer excellent opportunities for black and white photography. The church has inspired one particular project by a local photographer, who is exploring the photographic possibilities of Cornwall’s historic churches and churchyards.
The Churches Project is a personal initiative of a photographer who decided, in April 2015, to focus on black and white photography, particularly of Cornwall’s granite landscapes. After visiting Zennor Church in the same year, the photographer was captivated by the photographic potential of Cornwall’s churches and churchyards, both within and outside their confines. The exterior of many historic churches in Cornwall features rough-hewn stone walls that are ideal for black and white photography. The interiors also offer exquisite photographic opportunities, with colours in woodwork, stonework, kneeler cushions, and stained glass windows. Thus, began The Churches Project. The photographer’s portfolio and blog, Piktour, showcase the results of this effort.
The Cornish Historic Churches Trust is an organization dedicated to preserving and maintaining the Cornish churches’ heritage for future generations. The Trust does impressive work, and people who love and care about the churches might want to support them. Anyone who is interested in supporting the Trust can visit their website. The Churches Project is sponsored by www.inlinefilters.co.uk, the UK’s leading Filter Specialists serving the heavy-duty automotive industry.
Finally, the photographer would like to emphasize that their photographic work is purely a hobby, and they are willing to share their work with anyone who appreciates it or has a use for it. The photographer asks that anyone who uses their work for commercial purposes should remunerate accordingly. Whether for personal or commercial use, the photographer would also appreciate an accreditation.